Classical Musicians

Chamber groups, small ensembles, trio, quartet, quintet or sextet, which play music for anniversaries, celebrations, dances, dinners, parties, receptions, special occasions and weddings.

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A Capriccio - Solo, duo, trio, quartet, classical and boroque. Marianne B. Egerstrand, 608-249-5444, Madison.
Al's Happy Notes (2000)
Great music for your anniversary, ceremony, dance, dinner, party, senior group, special occasion, wedding reception and service. Mary Stetson, violin; Fran Henkel, piano, vocals; Al Gorecki, violin; Richard Regent, clarinet; Anne Marquardt, flute; and Sue Janke, cello. A variety of quality music, from light classics and waltzes to polkas, show tunes and favorites, tailored to meet your needs. Reasonable rates, lower rates for second hour or longer. Fran Henkel or phone 414-771-7997, Milwaukee.
Frank Almond
Violinist Frank Almond and pianist William Wolfram have a CD recording of the Complete Sonatas for Violin and Piano by Johannes Brahms: performances of Brahms' Violin Sonata No.1 in G, Op. 78; No 2 in A, Op. 100; and No.3 in D Minor, Op. 108. Produced by Frank Almond and Leszek Wojcik for Boolean Recordings.
Altenberg Piano Trio Archive - Database of entire piano-trio repertoire, more than 6,000 works and a list of past and present groups.
Amaryllis String Quartet - Jennifer Gram, 414-299-9949, Milwaukee.
Amateur Chamber Music Players, Inc. - International network of chamber music musicians. Non-profit association that facilitates informal playing and singing by people of all ages and nationalities, beginners to professionals.
American Jazz Express - Also American Express Dance Band. Big band dance orchestra, swing, jazz and pop. Donald W. Breyer, 608-255-7344, Madison; 608-849-8804, Waunakee.
Ancora String Quartet
Susan Thornton Bestul, cello; Robin Ryan, violin; Cynthia Bittar, violin; and Marika Fischer Hoyt, viola, 608-238-2313, Madison.
Angelica Strings - Solos, duets, trios or quartets. We can help you put together a beautiful presentation with a personal touch. Member of Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. Lori Guse, 262-677-3440, Milwaukee.
Arioso Ensembles - Harp, violin, piano, flute, cello or any combination. Elizbeth Borsodi, harpist, 608-833-8467, Madison.
Alex Ayers
Attended the String Academy of Wisconsin at UW-Milwaukee since 1996, studying with executive director Darcy Drexler. Alex has spent four summers studying at the Indiana University Summer String Academy with Mimi Zweig. He has played for master classes with Pinchas Zuckermann, Frank Almond, and Henry Kowalski. Alex was concertmaster of the Middle Level Wisconsin State Honors orchestra as a 7th-grader. Alex enjoys video games, computer games, mazes, math, and card games, as well as re-reading Harry Potter books.
Steven Ayers
Pianist much in demand in the Milwaukee area, collaborates with Philharmonia Racine and Milwaukee Summer Philharmonia. Has studied piano at Indiana University, from which he holds Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees, and at UW-Madison. Teaches in association with the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, Biography, Milwaukee.

John Babbitt - Bass, theory, music history, Biography, Milwaukee.
Bach Babes
Margaret Butler, oboe; Jennifer Gettel , soprano; Catherine McGinn, bassist ; Rebecca McCulloch, violin; Judith Ormond, flute; Helen Reich, violin; Martha H. Stiehl, harpsichord and organ; Elizabeth Tuma, cello; Andrea Wagoner, violin. A chamber music ensemble dedicated to sharing the joy, warmth, and excitement of Baroque music in an informal setting. 414-481-4129, Milwaukee.
Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society (1991) - A summertime festival, nationally renowned artists, more than your usual chamber music, serious fun! Samantha B. Crownove, 608-255-9866, Madison.
Peter Baime - Falmenco, Biography, Milwaukee.
J. Mark Baker - Voice, Biography, Milwaukee.
Renee Barber
Graphic Design Editor who plays the piano or keyboard since 1976, especially for musical plays. Genesse Depot.
William Barnewitz
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Principal Horn William Barnewitz has a solo CD, Functionlust, featuring Donizetti's Dirti Addio, Mozart's Horn Quintet, Berlioz's Le Jeune Patre Breton, and the Brahms Trio. Another CD is titled Long Road Home. Shorewood.
Lillian Bautch
Violin, 414-481-3880, Milwaukee.
Edward Beale
Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra, trombone, 414-444-9279, Milwaukee.
Matthew Bergey - Piano, Biography, Milwaukee.
Tim Bell
Professor of Jazz Studies and Woodwinds at UW-Parkside. He earned his BME and MME from the University of North Texas. He regularly performs as a woodwind doubler with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Skylight Theatre, and numerous Broadway productions. Tim Bell, 262-595-2292, Kenosha.
Ana Ruth Bermudez
Cuban cellist and cello teacher living, teaching and performing in Milwaukee. Attended the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow, Russia; and the Instituto Superior de Arte in Havana, Cuba. Played in Festivals in Miami, Mexico City, Caracas, and in 2005 was guest soloist with the Haffner Symphony in Lancaster, England. Private Studio near Glendale, Milwaukee. Ms. Bermudez is the principal cellist at Skylight Opera, and she performs regularly as soloist and chamber musician at the most important venues in Milwaukee and Ozaukee counties. Musical Resume (PDF 7k). Ana Ruth Bermudez, Biography, 414-540-5587, Milwaukee.
Romail Bhatti - Tabla and harmonium player, Romail Bhatti, 262-547-8836, Waukesha.
Linda Binder
Has performed with many Milwaukee and Chicago area ensembles including Present Music, the Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra and in concerts of Brazilian choro music and klezmer as well as classical. Mandolin and violin, Linda Binder, 414-573-2180, Milwaukee.
Black Tie Affair String Ensemble - Since 1995, Lisa Creason, director and principal violinist, Pleasant Prairie.
Jamie Breiwick
Trumpet, Biography, Milwaukee.
Ardenne Bunde
Studied with Yolanda Marculescu. She has sung both classical operatic music and Broadway music extensively in the Milwaukee area for several years. Venues have included the Goethe House and St. John's Cathedral. She is a member of the MacDowell Club. Soprano, 414-276-8305, Milwaukee.

Camerata Strings

Leyla Sanyer

Maggie Fenske

Maureen McCarty

Liz Deger

Alan Campbell
Principal trumpet of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra since 2005. B.M. Oberlin College Conservatory of Music; B.A. Economics Oberlin College; M.M. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Roberta Carpenter
Conductor and violinist Roberta Carpenter, Oconomowoc. CD - Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic features David Diamond - Rounds, Max Bruch - Scottish Fantasy, Maurice Ravel - Tzgane, and Claude Debussy - La Mer; Roberta Carpenter, conducting. DVD - The Prague & Nymburk Concerts featuring an all-Russian program: Glinka Overture to Russlan & Ludmilla, Prokofiev Violin Concerto #2, and Tschaikovsky Symphony #5, with Wayne Lin, violinist; Roberta Carpenter, conducting.
Capitol Consort - Small string ensemble for weddings, receptions, parties. Laurie Riss, 608-835-7046, Madison.
Chamber Music America - Events, links, membership, publications, grants and awards.
Hong-Hsin Chen
Madison West HS Graduate. Studies piano with Dr. Kyung Kim at Lawrence University and also plays violin in her seventh season with the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra. Awards include WYSO's 2005 Youth Concerto Competition and the National 2005 Walgreens Midwest Young Artists Concerto Competition Piano Winner. Performed with the Menomonee Falls Symphony on November 5, 2005.
Ralph Chicorel
Composer and lyricist. Prior to Anna Karenina, The Audio Musical, Ralph has had six albums to his credit, including Great Expectations. Wrote stage musical Jean about the founder of Weight Watchers, Jean Nidetch. The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta Conductor, has premiered his compostion Milwaukee. Ralph is a graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, N.Y.C. Ralph Chicorel, 262-252-5088, Menomonee Falls.
Chippewa Valley String Quartet
Beautiful music with Dale Young and Molly Nordin, violins; William Eisenbarth, viola; and Susan Halderman, cello, Eau Claire.
Dolores M. Chrzan
Dolores M. Chrzan, violin, 262-679-0779, Muskego.
Classical.com - The world's favorite classical music subscription offering online listening, downloads, custom CDs, and a huge resource of entertaining information to expand your classical music knowledge.
Classical Archives - Tens of thousands of classical music files. Most composers and their music are represented. Biographies and timelines.
Classical Music Bloopers - America's favorite classical music bloopers.
Classical Net - More than 3,500 CD reviews, 6,000 files, and 4,000 links to classical sites.
Thomas Clippert, guitar, Biography, Milwaukee.
Bonnie Cohen - Oboe and English Horn. Bonnie Cohen, 262-853-1892.
Mary Pat Connell
Mary Wilke, pianist, is her daughter. Soprano, 414-481-4714, Milwaukee.
Consorte Bella Donna - Female madrigal troupe. Stephanie Lewin, 414-489-1125, Milwaukee.
The Consorte of Somesorte - Medieval, Renaissance, and Traditional Irish musicians. Emily Rohde-Terrien, recorders, vox; Margaret Jarvis fiddle, recorder, vox; Denise Benoit, bodhran, percussion, fiddle, vox. Heather Lewin-Tiarks, fiddle, viols, cello, recorders, vox, 414-774-1353, Milwaukee
Wayne Cook - Trumpet, Biography, Milwaukee.
Coriolan Duo
Coriolan Duo, composed of Scott Tisdel, cello; and Stefanie Jacob, piano.
Cream City String Quartet - Carol Christiansen and Ellen Scott, violin; Marilyn Runge, cello; Korinthia Klein, viola, 414-483-2119, Milwaukee
Lisa Creason
Jazz, pop, Celtic, blues, broadway, chamber music, classical, country and oldies. Lisa Creason, violin, 262-694-9257, Pleasant Prairie.
Crossroads Trio (1998) - Dedicated to chamber music from around the world, with a particular passion for the music from Latin America. Laura Lentz, flute; Simona Musiani, piano; Carina Voly, cello, 608-821-0434, Madison.
James Cucunato
Cello, Wauwatosa.
Diane Czaplewski
Violinist for weddings and special occasions. Beautiful songs, classical or pop light jazz standards tailored to your needs. Varied musicians also available to accompany me. Reliable and mature. Diane Czaplewski, West Bend.

Sandra Dagon - Clarinet, Waukesha.
Maxon Day - Trombone, euphonmium, Biography, Milwaukee.
Andrea DeGreiff-Beisser - Piano, Biography, Milwaukee.
Tom Dentici
Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra, violist.
Dorian Strings - Wedding receptions, special events, Walley Mennicke, cello; Dick Zanoni, viola; Dolores Chrzan, violin, 262-679-0779; Doris Nadolny, violin, 414-543-1016, Milwaukee.
Thallis Hoyt Drake
Formerly played the violin or the viola da gamba. Founder of Milwaukee's Early Music Now and the Artistic Coordinator for Lake Park's Musical Mondays. Thallis Drake, 414-264-8796, Milwaukee.
Theresa Drews - Piano, Biography, Milwaukee.
Duo Brasilia - Classical mandolin and guitar.

East Side Continuo Baroque Ensemble - Connie Slager, 414-962-0121, Milwaukee.
Eastwinds Chamber Ensemble (2002) - Brass Quintet and Chamber Ensemble create lasting memories. Steve Wolff, piano and organ; Mike Keegan, Director, 414-225-1767, Milwaukee.
Elegant Music Services - Provides live music ensembles, from a solo musician to a small chamber orchestra, for all occasions. Strings, brass, woodwinds, vocalists. Musical memories to last a lifetime. Nancy Maio, 262-619-1900, Southeastern WI.
Empire Band - Fran Thorp Peyer, piano, bass, guitar; Jordan Peyer, sax, guitar, Dylan Peyer, piano; Kali Daun, piano; Bill Peyer, drums, trumpet, 608-756-8128, Janesville.
Ellen Hofer String Quartet - Ellen Hofer Scott, 262-242-9990, Mequon.
Encore Trio - Weddings and special occasions. Michele Jensen, cello; Melissa Devan-Thomas, violin; Snjezana (Anna) Kojovic, piano, 262-634-1474, Racine; 262-925-9837, Kenosha.
Every Note - Sheet music download with 170,000 pages.

Festival City Symphony Brass Quintet - The principal brass players of Milwaukee�s Festival City Symphony. Gerry Keene, Milwaukee.
Karen Fiedler - Flute, Waukesha.
Amanda Filkins
Concertmistress with Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra. Teaches orchestra at Thomas Jefferson Middle School; orchestra and lessons at the Menomonee Falls North Junior High Campus; and private violin lessons in Madison since 2002. Amanda Filkins, Brookfield.
Fine Arts Quartet - Ralph Evans and Efim Boico, violin; Yuri Gandelsman, viola; Wolfgang Laufer, cello; 770-384-0915, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
Hildegarde Fischer - Organ, Colgate.
Colleen Fitzgerald
Violin.
FlautStreicher Quartet - Professional live music, classical, show tunes, easy listening, sacred and secular. Mary Hughes, 262-338-2110, or Edwin Muelling, 262-338-1510. Kettle Moraine and southeastern area.
Flutes Quatre - Southern Wisconsin based professional flute quartet. Wide variety of music for all occasions around Madison. Robin Fellows, Mary Leavell, Cindy Solfest-Wallis and Tina Kakuske, 608-882-5111, Evansville.
FolkLib Index - Wisconsin classical musicians.
Foreyt, Anthony - Acoustic, folk and blues - singer and songwriter. Have guitar will travel to southwest Wisconsin or northeast Iowa. Ramona Sedlmayr, 608-996-2294, Bagley.
Karen Fiedler - Flute, Waukesha.

Annette Gallagher - Bassoonist, Annette Gallagher, 262-814-0467, New Berlin.
Aaron Gardner - Saxohone, flute, Biography, Milwaukee.
Gaudete Brass Quintet
Accomplished musicians who provide music for special events with concerts in the Milwaukee and Chicago areas. Aric Madayag, trumpet; Scott Tegge, tuba; Jean McCullough, horn; Paul von Hoff, trombone; Justin Olson, trumpet, 414-322-2177, Milwaukee.
Samantha George
Violinist Dr. Samantha George of Milwaukee performs with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, and Wisconsin Conservatory of Music ensembles.
Jenny Gettel - Voice, Biography, Milwaukee.
Rachel Gottinger
Cello, Rachel Gottinger, 262-613-5531, Milwaukee.
Carol Gottschlich
Cello in the Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonia Racine, Milwaukee Summer Philharmonia and Kettle Morain Symphony. Milwaukee.
Phillip Grossman - Violin, Biography, Milwaukee.
Singrid Gullikson - Violin, Biography, Milwaukee.

Curt Hanrahan
Professor of Saxophone and Jazz Studies at UW-Milwaukee. BFA in Music Education from UWM, Masters from UW-Madison in multiple woodwinds. As a freelance musician he has performed with the Milwaukee Symphony, Skylight Theatre and numerous Broadway productions and with such artists as Ray Charles, Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis, Rosemary Clooney, Maureen McGovern as well as with the Doc Severinson, Cab Calloway, Jimmy Dorsey, Nelson Riddle and Harry Connick Orchestras. Curt Hanrahan, 262-681-0684, Racine.
Harp & Flute - Karen Beth Atz, 608-356-7393, Baraboo.
Bradley Hartney
Violin, Bradley Hartney, 414-217-8668, Milwaukee.
Liesl Hartney
Violin, Liesl Hartney, 414-339-8879. Milwaukee.
Joanne Haasler - Violinist, Milwaukee.
Linda Hartig - Flute, Waukesha.
Robbi Heighway-Nebel
Bachelor's Degree in Piano Performance from UW-Oshkosh and a Master's Degree in Piano Performance from UW-Madison where she studied with Carroll Chilton. Classical recitalist and composer, experience working in musical theatre, church and chamber music, cabaret, jazz, blues, studio work and freelance gigs. In 1995 she joined the Music Faculty at M.A.T.C. and currently serves as Department Chair.
William Helmers
Clarinetist William Helmers performs with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Present Music, Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra, Florentine Opera and Sante Fe Opera during the summer. He is also on the faculty at UW-Milwaukee.
Kayme Henkel - Piano, Biography, Milwaukee.
Barbara Henry - Piano, Biography, Milwaukee.
Jacqueline Hepperla - Contralto, Hartland.

IberoAmerica Ensemble - Specializes in Latin music played in a classical format. It could be a string duet, trio, quartet or quintet. Daniela Pardo, violist from Venezuela; Ana Ruth Bermudez, cellist from Cuba. Info.
Intermezzo String Ensemble - Plays the Latin repertoire, but mostly plays in weddings, receptions, cocktails, and any event that requires fine music played by professional musicians. Daniela Pardo, Milwaukee.
Intermezzo String Quartet - Beautiful classical or popular music. Carlyce Skjervem, 608-829-1768, Madison.
Intrada - Ingrid Tihtcheva, 414-321-8448, Milwaukee.
Intrada String Quartet - Judith Kuhn, 414-273-0582, Milwaukee.
Rene Izquierdo
Guitar, Milwaukee.

Andrew Jackson
Basoon, Andrew Jackson, 228-327-0177, Milwaukee.
Stefanie Jacob
Stefanie Jacob, piano, member of The Prometheus Trio. Biography, Milwaukee.
Edmund Jacobs & Zane Zirkle
Elite Music for any occasion: violin and guitar. Zane Zirkle, 414-241-9221, Milwaukee.
Sue Janke
Taught music in the public schools, plays in the Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Summer Philharmonia, Philharmonia Racine and Kettle Moraine Symphony. Bachelor of Music Degree. Cello, Sue Janke, 414-384-8608, Milwaukee.
Jewel Tones - A violin and cello duo with classy classics from Baroque to Broadway. Free music consultation for wedding ceremonies. Kennie Charnetsky, 262-786-6876, New Berlin.
Mary Jirovec
Teaches music in the elementary West Allis schools of Hoover, Madison and Mitchell since 1977. Mary has been playing musical instruments since 1965, but especially likes the reed instruments and plays clarinet or sax for musical plays. Mary also travels to many countries to teach a variety of subjects.
Faith Johnson
Music diagnostics teacher at Whittier, Tippecanoe and the West Side Academy schools near Milwaukee since 1975. Faith can play many instruments, but plays the oboe in musical plays, bands and orchestras. Faith also enjoys bicycling.
Diana Jonen
Clarinet, BA Instrumental Music UWM. With Kettle Morain Symphony Orchestra and other groups.
Linda Jones - Clarinet, Biography, Milwaukee.

Jean Kacanek - Clarinet, Waukesha.
Jeanne Kahn
Taught 200 students with 38 harps. Harping at Milwaukee Public Schools (PDF 29k). Jeanne Kahn, harpist, 414-906-9546, Milwaukee.
Michael Kamenski
Michael F. Kamenski, Music Director and Conductor of Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra. 414-475-1444, Wauwatosa.
Mike Keegan - Prata Duo. Plays horn for anything from weddings to receptions; recitals upon request. Michael Keegan, 414-225-1767, Milwaukee.
Danis Kelly
Harp, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee.
Jim Kelly - Trumpet, Jim Kelly, 414-793-4665, Milwaukee.
Melissa Kelly - Classically trained singer and pianist for weddings, funerals, church services and concerts. Melissa Kelly, Kenosha and Racine.
Jeanyi Kim, DMA. - Assistant Concertmaster of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Concertmaster of the Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra.
Dr. James B.Kinchen
Directs the Milwaukee Choristers, Dr. James B. Kinchen.
Timothy Klabunde
violin, member of Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Prometheus Trio, Clarus Piano Trio, Chanterelle String Quartet and Washington Island Music Festival. Biography, Milwaukee.
Korinthia Klein - Violin, viola, Biography, Milwaukee.
Alissa Kortendick
Enjoys music and has played viola with the Philharmonia Racine and Milwaukee Summer Philharmonia for the performance of the Stamitz Concerto for Viola No.1 in D, Op.1.
Eun-Joo Kwak
Pianist with the Cardinal Stritch University music faculty, Milwaukee.

Lakeside Brass Quintet (Disbanded 2007) - Eric Sperry or James Strube, trumpet; Jacob Tomasicyk, trombone; Andrew Larson, tuba. Elizabeth Sievert, horn, 414-550-1210, Milwaukee.
Lakeside Strings - Professional strings, vocals, piano or trumpet in various combinations available for your weddings or corporate event. Members are active musicians in the Waukesha, Racine, Madison, Green Bay and Festival City Symphonies. Mary Pat Michels, 262-786-8469, Milwaukee and Waukesha.
Maryann Landa - Pianist, Wauwatosa.
Ralph Lane
Director of Philharmonia Racine and Milwaukee Summer Philharmonia. Ralph Lane, 262-752-0212, Racine.
Dan Lawitts
Percussionist in many musical groups including Concord Chamber Orchestra, arranges and composes orchestral music, and has a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from State University of New York at Fredonia.
Les Artistes - All star celebrity strings, quartets and ensembles, Foard Pamela, 262-784-0318, Brookfield.
Mary Levar
Flute and piccolo, Mary Levar, 414-916-5336, South Milwaukee.
Todd Levy
Todd Levy is principal clarinetist of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and of the Santa Fe Opera during the summer. He is also on the faculty at UW-Milwaukee. Biography (PDF 6k).
George Lindquist, classical and baroque guitar, lute, Biography, Milwaukee.
Bobby Lindsey
Directs the Milwaukee Police Band and South Milwaukee Municipal Band. Duty bugler at police funerals and memorials. Plays trumpet at Brown Deer United Methodist Church. Masters Degree in Human Services Managment and is working on doctorate.
Brian Lipski
Trumpet, Brian Lipski, 414-578-1449, Milwaukee.
Michael Lorenz
Currently on staff at the Skylight Opera Theatre in Milwaukee where he serves as Staff Percussionist and Orchestra Conductor. Over the past 20 years he has performed a multitude of shows ranging from musical theatre to opera. From 1982 - 1992 he traveled the country extensively as the featured xylophone player with Mr. Jack Daniel's Original Silver Cornet Band. Highlights included appearances on the Today Show and at the White House.
Ellen Lurie - Bassoonist for weddings, dinners or parties. Ellen Lurie, 608-770-9636, Madison.

Madison Flute Choir - Flute Choir, solo or flute ensembles. Geri Schneider, 608.256.7358, Madison.
Alexander "Sascha" Mandl, DMA - Concertmaster of the Beloit-Janesville Symphony, Assistant Concertmaster of the Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra, violin faculty at UW-Parkside and the Wisconsin Conservatory, member of the Yale Piano Trio and Artistic Director and Conductor of the Lakeshore Youth Philharmonic.
Sue Medford - Piano, Biography, Milwaukee.
Madison Marimba Quartet - Classical, jazz and contemporary music. Tim Gruber, Laura Guse, Tom Shaver and Jim Latimer, 608-835-9861, Oregon.
Madison String Quartet - Duo, trio or quartet. Classical and light classical music. Carina Voly, 608-821-0434, Madison.
Alexander Mandl - Violin, Biography, Milwaukee.
John Manno - Harp, Biography, Milwaukee.
Maripose Sting Quartet - Professional ensemble, formerly Galena String Quartet, e-mail, 608-215-0229, Madison.
Kathleen Matts - Voice, Biography, Milwaukee.
James Mayer
Pianist and Musical Director for Brookfield Assembly of God Church Sanctuary Ochestra, 262-783-2900, Brookfield.
Keith MacGaffey
Keith MacGaffey, bassoon, 262-255-7572, Menomonee Falls.
McKeever Piano Duo - Piano four hand, or two separate pianos, James and Susan McKeever, 262-552-7562, Kenosha.
Carol Meves - Flute, Biography, Milwaukee.
Tatiana Migliaccio - Violin, Biography, Milwaukee.
Matthew Miller
Classical, Latin acoustic guitarist for weddings, corporate dinners, festivals, and academic coaching. Matthew Miller, Milwaukee.
Mnemosyne Quartet - Weddings, receptions, open houses and club programs. Lola Yde, 608-271-4122, Madison.
Monroe Chamber Trio - Elegant music for all occasions. Laurie Riss, cello; Mary Wilcosz, flute, and Beth A. Wilson, piano, 608-271-7840, Madison.
Lewis Morton's String Quartet Pages - A dense hierarchy of info on string quartets.
Raymond Mueller, classical guitar, music libarian, Biography, Milwaukee.
Music Connection - Music of classic elegance. Lori Babinec, bassoon/piano; and Janice Bjorkman, flute, 262-248-9507, Burlington.

Doris Nadolny
Member of Festival City Orchestra since 1981. String lessons and violin, attended Business School in college for 2 years, 414-543-1016, Milwaukee.
David Naegele
Trumpet, piccolo trumpet. For your wedding ceremony or special occasion. Biography (PDF 5k). David Naegele, 262-893-8221, Madison.
Newstring Quartet - String quartet. Sister Anita New, 414-543-6019 or Mary Ellen Meyer, 414-327-4485, Milwaukee.
Fumi Nishikiori - Piano, Biography, Milwaukee.
Tammy Nordman
Violinist with Kettle Moraine Symphony Orchestra and helps with Washington County Youth Orhcestra.
Amy Norovich
Concertmistress for Philharmonia Racine and Milwaukee Summer Philharmonia, was Concertmistress for the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra for 2002-2004, and is a magnificent pianist. She started attending the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2004.
Robert Novara
Percussion, Robert Novara, 574-612-6798, Milwaukee.

Serena O'Meara - Solo and flute or violin combo. Principal harpist with the Chippewa Valley Symphony, recorded six albums and publish Harp ensemble arrangements. Serena O'Meara, 715-830-5070, Eau Claire.
Jacki Oakes
Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra and musicals, cello.
Amber Oosterwaal
Plays bassoon in many Wisconsin orchestras including Kettle Moraine Symphony, has a Master's Degree in Bassoon Performance from UW-Milwaukee, and is the Program Manager for the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra. She was a soloist with the Philharmonia Racine playing von Weber Concerto for Bassoon in F, Op.75. (Amber Lewis was married to trombonist Barry Oosterwaal in 2004).
Barry Oosterwaal - Trombone, performance, lessons, classical and jazz, Digital Production Specialist at Hal Leonard Corporation, Master of Music in trombone performance from UWM, Barry Oosterwaal, 414-916-8884, Milwaukee.
The Opposite Sax - Saxophone quartet. Jazz to classical. June Dalton, 608-221-2473, Madison.

Suzanne Pajunen
Organ and piano, Wauwatosa. Teaches piano privately and general music at St. Peter-Immanuel Lutheran School. B.A. in Piano Pedagogy Wisconsin Conservatory of Music and a M.M. in Music Education from the UW-M. She has taught piano and music courses, kindergarten through undergraduate level at Wisconsin Lutheran College and at elementary schools in Milwaukee. She is an accompanist for North Shore Suzuki Strings and Barcel String Academy, church choirs, WSMA and Federation students and adjudicates for ACM-NGPT and Wisconsin Federation of Music Clubs. Memberships include Milwaukee Music Teachers Assn., American College of Musicians-NGPT, MacDowell Club of Milwaukee, and Harmony Club of Milwaukee.
Jeff Palkowski
Corporate Recruiter who plays the trombone since 1975 for various church groups, pit orchestras, and jazz groups and is the male vocalist for "The Big Band - In the Mood." Jeff Palkowski, Milwaukee.
Daniela Pardo - Violist who has a Master in Music from UW-Milwaukee with emphasis in String Pedagogy. She teaches violin and viola at her studio in Glendale, Milwaukee. Ms. Pardo also coordinates and teaches the Suzuki Program at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, and performs regularly throughout the state. Musical Resume (PDF 7k). Daniela Pardo, Biography, 414-540-5587, Milwaukee.
Phillip Pearl - Voice, Biography, Milwaukee.
Milton Peckarsky
Piano, 414-963-9275, Milwaukee.
Clint Peterson
Piano, Clint Peterson, Milwaukee.
Philharmonmia Racine and Milwaukee Summer Philharmonia
Join the orchestras. Ralph Lane, Director, 262-752-0212.
Philharmonia Racine
Violinists of the Philharmonia Racine and Milwaukee Summer Philharmonia - Stephanie Young; Alissa Kortendick; Amy Norovich, Concert Master; and Elise Wagner (left to right) are at rehearsal in the Brass Bell Music Store. Amy was Concert Master for the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra for 2002-2004 and is also a magnificent pianist. She is attending the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Stephanie, Alissa, Amy, and a friend, are in their own string quartet.
Denise Piche
Denise Piché, violin, 414-453-1802, West Allis.
Fred Pike
Works at a website development company, teaches downhill skiing, shares his musical knowledge. Started on accordion in 1963 but plays bass guitar and recently mandolin, particularly in musical plays. Fred Pike, Mequon.
Judy Pilon
Mezzo-soprano. Bachelor of Arts in Music UW-Milwaukee in 2002. As a student in the UWM Opera Theatre Workshop, she sang leading roles in Carmen, Gianni Schicchi, and The Medium and appeared as Amalta in Poppea which she also performed in Italy with the La Musica Lirica work/study program. Member of the Florentine Opera Chorus and performs in recital and at church, Wauwatosa.
Robin Pluer - Voice, Biography, Milwaukee.
Pro Arte Quartet - UW Madison's string quartet.

Quartessence String Quartet (1999) - Distinctive music for your elegant affair. Classical music and smooth string jazz for receptions, dinners, parties, weddings and other events. Laura Burns and Michelle Kaebisch, violin; Sarah Schaffer, cello; Marie Pauls, viola, 608-669-1418, Madison.
Quartette Affetuoso - Professionally presented entertainment. Randall Bullock and Brian Sass, violins; Sarah Reeve, viola; Heather Anderson, cello, 920-954-9594, Appleton.
Quartet Milwaukee - Jill Fennimore, violin; D. C. Palmer, viola; Susan Barnett, cello; Dave Rassmusen, violin, Milwaukee.
Quintessential Winds - Woodwind quintet, classical to light pop. Terri L. Ellis, flute; Rebecca Lewis, clarinet; Margaret Ruf, oboe; Dr. Barry Ellis, bassoon and John Wunderlin, horn, 608-987-9976, southwest area, including Mineral Point and Platteville.
Quinthorne - Lin Foulk, horn; Bill Burdick, tuba; Kevin Erickson and David Magoon, trumpets; and Brian Whitty, trombone, 608-849-6508, Waunakee.

Cynthia Raatz - Harpist for church, weddings, parties, solo and ensemble concerts. 262-242-0707, Thiensville.

Racine String Quartet - Chamber and light musical. The Perfect Touch of Elegance. Carol Christensen, 262-681-0748, Racine.

Kerry Ramthun - Piano, Biography, Milwaukee.

Dave Rasmussen
Dave Rassmusen

Violin, Dave Rasmussen, Milwaukee.

Richard Regent, M.S., P.E.

Dixieland, jazz and classical clarinetist with several bands, ensembles and orchestras including: Al's Happy Notes; Dixie Doodlers; Patio Players Musicians, Bay Players, trios, duos, and a variety of other musical groups. Richard Regent, Greenfield.

Jessica Regna

Violin.

Lynn Roginske - Voice, piano, Biography, Milwaukee.

Joan Rooney

A pioneer in the Milwaukee area in the early 1970's teaching the Suzuki Method to children as young as age three at the Wisconsin Conservatory ofMusic. She was the violinist in the Viennese Trio that played nightly at Karl Ratzsch's Restaurant for 15 years. She was a member of the Milwaukee "Pops" Orchestra and of "Music Under the Stars," Milwaukee's summer orchestra, best remembered for its weekend concerts in the Blatz Pavilion at Washington Park. Violin, 262-284-4549, Port Washington.

Laura Rooney - Violin, viola, Biography, Milwaukee.

Laura Roehsner

French Horn, Laura Roehsner, Milwaukee.

Bob Rothwell

Taught music for 29 years in Mount Prospect, Illinois. Now retired, plays French horn, trumpet and piano. 414-744-2481, Milwaukee.

Marlee Sabo - Voice, Biography, Milwaukee.
Sacred Classics - Caryl McAllister, cello, 262-646-8141, Delafield.
Marie Sander - Flute and lessons, Biography, Milwaukee.
Jon Schmidt - New age classical pianist and composer. Jon Schmidt.
Josh Schmidt
Composes and writes music for many area Wisconsin theaters for performances and dances, Josh Schmidt.
Sally Lane Schwarz - Soprano, Menomonee Falls.
Doc Severnson
Trumpet virtuoso and past director of the Milwaukee Pops Symphony.
Donna Shriner - Mezzo-soprano, Shorewood.
Elizabeth Sievert
French horn, performs with symphony orchestras throughout Wisconsin. Along with orchestral work, she is an active chamber and theater musician. She maintains private teaching schedules at locations throughout the Milwaukee-metropolitan area. Elizabeth Sievert, 414-550-1210, Milwaukee.
Silver String Quartet - Weddings, fund raising events, private parties and corporate receptions. Pamela Foard, 262-784-0318, Milwaukee.
J.Z. Song - Piano, Biography, Milwaukee.
Kathleen Sonnentag - Voice, Biography, Milwaukee.
Sophisticates of String Quartet (1998)
Elegant music for your special event. Two violins, viola and contrabass. Shannon Phaedra Ballhorn, contrabass, 608-251-6970, Madison.
Deb Spaete
Wisconsin Public Radio's Higher Ground's Music Director, is a native of Central Wisconsin where she began studying piano at the age of five. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point where she majored in music. She currently resides in Madison where she maintains a busy schedule as a piano teacher, performer and consultant.
Stardust Strings (1996 - 2005) - Formerly Chippewa Valley's premier young string quartet. Serena O'Meara, 715-235-3466, Menomonie.
Chris Staskiewicz
Guitar.
Geraldine Stone - Piano and lesons, Milwaukee.
Curtis Stotlar - Piano, Biography, Milwaukee.
Jacob Sudbrink
Shorewood High School Drama Teacher, violin, enjoys playing for musicals like Fiddler on the Roof, Roberts String Quartet and bluegrass. Jacob Sudbrink, 414-302-9546, Milwaukee.
Dan Sweetland - Classical composer. Special events, scores for films, original music. Dan Sweetland, 414-963-9996, Milwaukee.
Syrinx String Ensembles (Dissolved 12/31/2003) - Variety of groups. Nancy Gottschlich, 414-769-8557, Milwaukee.

Terrace Trio - Patricia Anders, violin; Diane Andreoni, piano; and Suzanne Hayworth, cello; Milwaukee.
Kent Tess-Mattner
A Lawyer who co-owns his firm, plays trombone since 1964 in orchestras and for musical plays. Kent Tess-Mattner, 414-771-7970, Milwaukee.
Michael Thiele - Piano, Biography, Milwaukee.
Scott Tisdel
Scott Tisdel, cello, member of The Prometheus Trio, Biography, Milwaukee.
Richard Tremarello - French horn, Biography, Milwaukee.
Tres Cordes - Violin, piano and organ. Eva Wright, 608-238-9765, Madison.
Triori - Jazz, Celtic, light and classical music for your special occasion. Flute, piano and cello, Ann Huntoon, 715-384-6585, Marshfield.
Matt Turner - Cello.
Two Violins and a Cello - Weddings and parties. Sadie Glaspey and Laura Katter, violins; Gigi Gurn-Schlict, cello. Also for string quartet Evan Lane, viola. 414-481-4376, Milwaukee.

UW-Oshkosh String Quartet
Music for weddings and other special occasions. Angelica D'Costa and Marlo Ambas, violins; Stephan Wucherer, cello; Amanda Griswold, viola, 920-420-2758, Oshkosh.

Rose VanHimbergen
Plays flute and piccolo in Wisconsin orchestras and has a Bachelor's degree in Flute Performance from UW-Milwaukee. Rose VanHimbergen.
Stas Venglevski
Stas Venglevski, Milwaukee's wizard of the bayan accordion. CD: Adagio, Romance and Beyond. Showpiece by Eugene Derbenko; transcriptions of works by Mozart and MacDowell; four-movement "Bayan and Beyond," a concerto by Milwaukeean Dan Lawitts, performed with conductor Janet Millard and the Concord Chamber Orchestra; and two of Venglevski's own compositions. Stas Venglevski, 414-961-9803, Greenfield.
Mary Ellen Verona-Burrescia - Pianist, Mequon.
James Vieregge
Cello.
Violin Duets - Music Played with Love! We are both professional violinists who play in the Madison Symphony Orchestra and Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra. We play violin duets for all celebratory events! Xavier & Deanndra Deblack, 608-214-3322, Monroe.
ViolinoGram - A gift of a violin serenade. Joe Ketchum, 877-684-6546, Milwaukee.
Floralba Vivas - Pianist, Milwaukee.
Bob Viviano
Plays trumpet in many groups and can repair any instrument by working at Cascio's. Bob Viviano, Milwaukee.

Steve Watts
Pianist, is a native of Missouri, but calls New York home. He has acted at Fireside and performed in numerous productions in Branson, MO, and played cabaret circuits in New York, Las Vegas and Palm Springs.
Whitewater Brass Quintet - Rob Rohlfing, trumpet; Linda Kimball, horn; Steve Wiest, trombone; John Tuinstra, tuba; Dr. Frank E. Hanson, trumpet, 800-621-8744, Whitewater.
Whitewater String Quartet - Two violins, viola, cello. Jean Dickinson, 414-473-3636, Whitewater.
Benjamin Whitcomb - Associate Professor of Cello and Music Theory at the UW-Whitewater. Boston University, and the University of Texas at Austin (MM, cello performance; PhD, music theory), and he has studied with Evan Tonsing, George Neikrug, and Phyllis Young. Performs regularly on the �Sunday Afternoon Live from the Chazen� concert series and duo recitals around the country with pianist and organist Vincent de Vries. Member of the Ancora String Quartet and regional orchestras in Texas and Wisconsin. String pedagogy and effective practicing. Dr. Benjamin Whitcomb.
Nancy Wiecki
Named Music Teacher of 2004 by Civic Music Association of Milwaukee. Nancy Wiecki, 262-827-1009, Milwaukee.
Mary Wilke
Piano, 920-362-2375, Green Bay.
Pam Wilsens
Accompanies church choir on piano, plays bassoon in Waukesha Area Symphonic Band, Pam Wilsens, New Berlin.
Windsor Brass Ensemble - Brass quintet or solo trumpet for your wedding ceremony. Jerry Greupner, tuba; John Tranter, trombone; James Straka, French horn; Mel Olson, trumpet; Gary Albrecht, trumpet, 651-214-0823, from Hudson to LaCrosse.
Wingra Woodwind Quintet - Founded in 1965, an ensemble-in-residence at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Music. Linda Bartley, clarinet; Marc Fink, oboe; Linda Kimball, horn; Stephanie Jutt, flute; and Kenneth Moses, bassoon. 608-263-1910, Madison.
Wisconsin String Quartet (1995) - Enjoys performing beautiful classical music for wedding ceremonies, wedding cocktail hours, wedding dinners, banquets and private parties. Amber Garbe, viola; Jill Schultz and Courtney Nenn, violin; Dale J. Carlson, cello, 920-819-0187, Green Bay and Appleton.
Gina Wood - Violinist for weddings and special occasions. Professional musician, professional quality. Gina Wood, 414-453-2759, Kenosha.
Doreen Wunsch - Oboe, English horn, Biography, Milwaukee.
Christopher Wszalek
Director of Piano Studies at Milwaukee High School of the Arts since 2002 and works as their Forensics coach. Chris is a 1998 graduate of MHSA and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Piano Performance from UW-Madison. He is active in the Milwaukee theater community, providing music for First Stage Children's Theater, Off-the-Wall Productions, Renaissance Theaterworks, UWM Players, Waukesha Civic Theater and Concordia University. Chris also accompanies classes for the Milwaukee Ballet School.
Nathan Wysock, classical guitar, Biography, Milwaukee.

Stephanie Young
A Philharmonia Racine soloist playing Mendelssohn Concerto for Violin in E minor. She enjoys playing the violin and is in a string quartet.

Christopher Zello
Clarinetist in the Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra and Fox Valley Symphony. His Contemplations CD contains selections found on many state contest music lists. Chris Zello, Milwaukee.
Bernard Zinck
French born violinist, started his international career after winning the 1992 Yehudi Menuhin Trust Award in Paris. His eclectic repertoire ranges from the European Baroques to the German Romantics, the twentieth century Nationalists to the American Colonists, and Mr. Zinck is equally at ease performing on both baroque and modern violins. Is on the string faculty of the UW-Milwaukee. Bernard Zinck, Milwaukee.
Zane Zirkle
Classical guitar, lute, composer, arranger. Zane Zirkle, 414-241-9221, Milwaukee.
Braden Flanagan-Zitoun - Cello, Biography, Milwaukee.

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